Joan Burton resigns as Labour leader
Cork TD Sean Sherlock is expected to challenge Alan Kelly if he makes a bid for the leadership of the party
Joan Burton has resigned as leader of the Labour party - saying that she'll go as soon as her successor is appointed.
The Dublin West TD is refusing to say whether there should be a leadership contest or a so-called coronation of an agreed successor.
She says she will "absolutely" contest the next general election in Dublin West.
The former Tánaiste says the true test of the party - is if they left the country - a better place than when they entered Government:
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